DODGE TRUCK 1993 Service Owner's Manual

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LUBRICATION
AND
MAINTENANCE

• Commercial service
When a vehicle is continuously subjected to severe
driving conditions, lubricate:
• Body components
• All the driveline coupling joints
• Steering linkage More often than normal driving conditions

DUSTY
AREAS
With this type of severe driving condition, special
care should be given to the:
• Engine air cleaner filter
• PCV filter
• Crankcase ventilation system
• Brake booster control valve air filter. Verify that the filters and the associated compo­
nents are clean. Also verify that they are functioning
effectively. This will minimize the amount of abra­ sive particles that enter the engine.

OFF-ROAD
(4WD)
OPERATION
After off-road (4WD) operation, inspect the under­
side of the vehicle. Inspect the:
• Tires
• Body structure
• Steering components
• Suspension components • Exhaust system
• Threaded fasteners

HARSH
SURFACE ENVIRONMENTS
After extended operation in harsh environments,
the brake drums, brake linings, and rear wheel bear­ ings should be inspected and cleaned. This will pre­
vent wear and erratic brake action.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The following routine maintenance is recommended
on a monthly basis: TIRES—Inspect the tires for unusual wear/damage.
Determine if the inflation pressure is adequate for
the vehicle load. BATTERY—Inspect and clean the terminals.
Tighten the terminals if necessary. FLUIDS—Determine if the component fluid levels
are acceptable. Add fluid, if necessary. LIGHTS/ELECTRICAL—Test all the electrical sys­
tems in the vehicle for proper operation. It is also recommended that the engine oil and the
washer fluid level be determined at each fuel fill-up.

VEHICLE
NOISE CONTROL
Vehicles with a GVWR of 4 535 kg (10,000 lbs), or
more, are required to comply with Federal Exterior Noise Regulations (Fig. 2).
VEHICLE
NOISE
EMISSION
CONTROL INFORMATION

DATE
OF
VEHICLE
MANUFACTURE

THIS
VEHICLE CONFORMS
TO
U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR NOISE EMISSION

APPLICABLE
TO
MEDIUM
AND HEAVY
DUTY
TRUCKS. THE
FOLLOWING
ACTS OR THE CAUSING THEREOF BY ANY PERSON ARE PROHIBITED BY THE NOISE CONTROL ACT
OF 1972. (A) THE
REMOVAL
OR

RENDERING
INOPERATIVE, OTHER
THAN
FOR
PURPOSES
OF
MAINTENANCE,
REPAIR.
OR REPLACEMENT, OF ANY NOISE CONTROL DEVICE OR ELEMENT OF
DESIGN
(LISTED
IN
THE
OWNERS
MANUAL)
INCORPORATED
INTO
THIS
VEHICLE
IN COMPLIANCE
WITH
THE NOISE CONTROL
ACT:
(B) THE
USE
OF
THIS
VEHICLE
AFTER SUCH DEVICE
OR
ELEMENT
OF
DESIGN HAS BEEN REMOVED
OR
RENDERED
INOPERATIVE.

PU626D

Fig.
2 Vehicle
Noise
Emission
Control Information
Label

UNAUTHORIZED
DEFEAT
OF
NOISE
CONTROL COMPONENTS
Federal law prohibits removal, altering or other­
wise defeating any noise control component. This in­
cludes before or after the vehicle is in use. Federal
law also prohibits the use of a vehicle after a noise
control component is defeated.

REQUIRED MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
FOR
NOISE
CONTROL

The following maintenance is required after each
6-month or 9 600 km (6,000 miles) interval. This will
ensure that the vehicle noise control components are
operating properly.

EXHAUST SYSTEM
Inspect exhaust system for exhaust leaks and dam­
aged components. The exhaust hangers, clamps and
U-bolts should be attached and in good condition.
Burned or ruptured mufflers, damaged exhaust pipes should be replaced. Refer to Group 11—Exhaust Sys­
tem/Intake Manifold for service information.

AIR
FILTER
HOUSING/CANISTER
Inspect the air filter assembly for proper fit. Verify
the cover is securely attached to the housing/canis­
ter. Inspect all the air filter housing hoses for con­ nections. The gasket between the air filter housing and throttle body must be in good condition. The air
filter element should be clean and serviced according
to the maintenance schedule.

FUEL
REQUIREMENTS
GASOLINE
ENGINES
All engines require the use of unleaded gasoline to
reduce the effects of lead to the environment. Also unleaded fuel is necessary to prevent damage to the
catalytic converter/02 sensor. The fuel must have a
minimum octane rating of 87 based on the (R + M)/2
calculation method.

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION: UNLEADED FUEL ONLY must
be
used
in

vehicles equipped
with
a
catalyst emission
control

system.
All
vehicles have reminders
printed
on the
instrument
panel below
the
fuel
gauge
and on the

fuel
filler
door.
The
vehicles also have
fuel
filler

tubes
that
are
specially designed
to
accept only
the
small-diameter nozzles.
It is
illegal
to
bypass
the

design
of an
unleaded
fuel
filler
tube.

DIESEL ENGINES All
Ram
Truck
and Ram
Cab/Chassis Diesel
en­

gines normally
can use
number
2D
Diesel fuel
for

most year-round operations.
A
fuel conforming
to

ASTM Specification D-975
is
recommended.
For ex­

treme cold-weather, number
ID
Diesel fuel
is
recom­ mended.

CLASSIFICATION
OF
LUBRICANTS
Lubricating fluids
and
chassis lubricants
are
clas­
sified according
to
standards recommended
by the:
• Society
of
Automotive Engineers
(SAE)

• American Petroleum Institute
(API)

• National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)
ENGINE
OIL

SAE
VISCOSITY
GRADE
An
SAE
viscosity grade
is
used
to
specify
the
vis­
cosity
of
engine
oil. SAE 30
specifies
a
single viscos­
ity engine
oil.

Engine oils also have multiple viscosities. These
are specified with
a
dual
SAE
viscosity grade which
indicates
the
cold-to-hot temperature viscosity range (Fig.
3).

API
SERVICE
GRADE
The
API
Service Grade specifies
the
type
of
perfor­
mance
the
engine
oil is
intended
to
provide.
The API
Service Grade specifications also apply
to
energy con­
serving engine oils
(Fig. 3).

For maximum gasoline engine protection,
use API

Service Grade
SG,
SG/CD
or
SG/CE engine
oil.

For maximum Diesel engine protection,
use

API Service
CE or
SG/CE engine
oil.

GEAR LUBRICANTS A dual grade
is
also used
to
specify
the
viscosity
of

multi-purpose gear lubricants.
The
API
grade designation identifies gear lubri­
cants
in
terms
of
recommended usage.
OIL

QUALITY

SAE

VISCOSITY
GRADE

FUEL

ECONOMY

NOTATION
J91004

Fig.
3 SAE Oil
Viscosity Grade
& API
Service
Grade
CHASSIS COMPONENT
AND
WHEEL BEARING
LUBRICANTS The chassis
and
wheel bearing lubricants
are
iden­
tified
by the
NLGI Certification Symbol.
The
symbol
contains
a
coded designation. This identifies
the us­
age
and
quality
of the
lubricant.
The letter
G
within
the
symbol designates wheel
bearing lubricant.
The
letter
L
designates chassis
lu­

bricant. When
the
letters
are
combined,
the
lubricant can
be
used
for
dual applications.
Use
only lubricants
that display
the
NLGI Certification Symbol.

NATIONAL LUBRICATING
GREASE
INSTITUTE
NLGI

AUTOMOTIVE
WHEEL BEARING
&
CHASSIS LUBRICANT
GC-LB

-CERTIFICATION

SYMBOL
—
USAGE
AND

QUALITY
DESIGNATION
J920W7

Fig.
4
NLGI
Lubricant Container
Certification/
Identification
Symbol
LUBRICATION
AND
REPLACEMENT
PARTS

RECOMMENDATION
Ram Trucks
are
engineered
to
provide many years
of dependable operation. However, lubrication service
and maintenance
are
required
for
each vehicle. When
necessary, MOPAR®brand lubricants
and
genuine
re­

placement parts
are
recommended.

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LUBRICATION
AND
MAINTENANCE

COMPONENTS
REQUIRING
NO
LUBRICATION

There are many components that should not be lu­
bricated. The components that should not be lubri­ cated are: • Air pumps
• Generator bearings
• Brake booster cylinder • Clutch release bearings
• Distributors
• Drive belts • Drive belt idler pulleys • Drive shaft center bearings
• Idler arms • Rubber bushings
• Starter motor bearings • Suspension strut bearings
• Rear spring shackle bolts • Rear wheel bearings (not equipped with a Dana
or 70 axle)
• Throttle control cables
• Throttle linkage ball joints • Water pump bearings

GASOLINE ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

LIGHT
DUTY
CYCLE

SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
FOR
EMISSIONS
CONTROL
-
PROPER
VEHICLE
PERFORMANCE

Inspection and service is also necessary any
rime
a
malfunction
is observed or suspected.

X
= Scheduled maintenance for all vehicles.

O
= Scheduled maintenance for all vehicles, Recommended for proper
vehicle
performance.
Where both
time
and mileage Miles (Thousand) are
shown,
follow the
interval

which
occurs
first. Kilometers (Thousand) 7'A
15
22'A
30
37'A
45
52'A

60
67'A
75
82'A

90 97'/2 105 112'A
120
Where both
time
and mileage Miles (Thousand)
are
shown,
follow the
interval

which
occurs
first. Kilometers (Thousand) 12 24
36 48
60 72 84 96 108 120
132 144 156 168 180 192

Coolant
Condition,
Coolant
Hoses/Clomps
X X X X X X

O O O O O
O O O
o
O

Exhaust
System—Check
X
X X X X

X
O O O

o
O
O O
o o o

Oil—Change
(6 months)
X X X X X X

O O O

o o

O O
o o
o
Oil Filter—Change (2nd Oil Change)
X
X X
o o
O
o
o

Spark
Plug—Replace
X

0
o o

Air
Filter—Replace
X

o

O
o

Coolant—Flush/Replace
(36 months) &
24
months/48 000 km
(30,000
miles)
thereafter
O

X
X

PCV
Valve—Replace if
Necessary
O'
O' O'

Battery—Replace
O

This maintenance is recommended by Chrysler Corporation to the owner, but is not
required
to
maintain
the
warranty.

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LUBRICATION
AND
MAINTENANCE
GASOLINE ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

HEAVY
DUTY
CYCLE

Inspection and service is also necessary anytime
a
malfunction is observed or suspected.
When both
time
and mileage
are
Miles (Thousand)

shewn,
follow
the
interval

which occurs first. Kilometers (Thousand) 6
12 18 24
30 36 42 48 54
60 66 72

78
82V2
84 90
96
102 108
When both
time
and mileage
are
Miles (Thousand)

shewn,
follow
the
interval

which occurs first. Kilometers (Thousand) 9.6 19 29
38 48 58 67 77
85 96 106 116
125 132
135
145
154 164
174

Coolant
Condition, Coolant
Hoses/Clamps
X
X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X
X X X

Exhaust
System
—
Check
X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X
X X

Oil
—
Change
(6
Months)
X X X X X X X
X X

X
X
X

X X X

X X
X

Oil
Filter
—
Change (2nd
Oil
Change)
X X X X
X X
X X
X

Drive Belt Tension
—
Inspect
&
Adjust
X' X
X1

X X' X

Drive Belts (V-Type)
—
Replace
X

Air
Filter/Air
Pump
Air
Filter
—
Replace
X X X
X

Crankcase
Inlet
Air
Filter
(6 &
8
Cyl.
Eng.
Only)
—
Clean
X X
X X

Spark
Plug
—
Replace
X X X

Fuel
Filter
—
Replace as necessary

Coolant
—
Flush/Replace
(36
months)
& 24
months/48
000 km

(30,000
miles)
thereafter
X
EGR
Valve
&
Tube
—
Replace X2

EGR
Tube
—
Clean Passengers
X2
PCV
Valve
—
Replace X2

Vacuum
Emission
Components
—
Replace
X

Ignition Timing
—
Adjust
to
Specs,
as necessary X
Ignition Cables, Distributor Cap
&
Rotor
—
Replace
X

Manifold Heat Control Valve
—
Lubricate
X

Battery
—
Replace X

Oxygen
Sensor
—
Replace
X2

1 For California vehicles, this maintenance is recommended
by
Chrysler Motors
to the
owner but, is not
required
to
maintain the
warranty
on the
air
pump drive
belt.

2 Requires
Emission
Maintenance Reminder Light.
If
so equipped, these parts
are to be
replaced
at the
indicated mileage,
or
when the
emissions
maintenance reminded light remains on continuously
with
the key in the
"on" position, whichever occurs first.
J9100-20

DIESEL
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
HEAVY
DUTY
CYCLE
Inspection
and
service
is
also
necessary
any
time
a
malfunction
is
observed
or
suspected.

Iff both
time
and distance Miles (Thousand)
are listed, use the
interval

that
ends
first. Kilometers (Thousand) 6
12
18 24
30 36 42

4S
54
60 66
72 78
84 90 96
102 108
Iff both
time
and distance Miles (Thousand)
are listed, use the
interval

that
ends
first. Kilometers (Thousand) 9,6 19
29
38 48 58 67

77

85 96 106
116 125 135 145 154
164 174

Coolant
Condition, Coolant
Hoses/Clamps
(12 months)

Coolant
Flush/Replace (36 months) & 24 months/
48 000 km
(30,000
miles)
thereafter
O

Oil—Change
(6 months)
X X X
X X X
X X X X X
X X X X X X
X

Oil Filter—Replace (Every Oil Change)
X X X
X X X
X X
X X X
X
X X X X
X X

Drive Belts—Replace
As
Necessary
X X
X X X X

Air Filter—Replace
X X
X X

Air Filter—Clean (California Only) e

®

• •
Air
Filter
Canister—Clean
o o o
o

Fuel Filter—Service When Necessary

Injection
Pump
Timing & Engine Idle Speed—

Check
& Adjust
©

• 9 • • •
Underhood Rubber/Plastic Components—Inspect/Replace • • • • •

X
— All vehicles
O
— All
vehicles
except
California.
Recommended
for
California.
•
— California only.
Recommended
for all vehicles.

CHASSIS LUBRICATION

For light
duty
cycle
vehicles
GVW resting
of
3 855 Kg (8,500 lbs ) and
below.
Component
Truck Models
Fittings
Service Interval Lubricant

Center Link
AD1
AD2

AD
4
2

36
000
km
(22,500
miles)
or 2
years Multi-purpose grease
-
NGLI
grade
2
EP
(Multi-Mileage Lubricant)

Drag
Link
Bali
joints
AW1 AW 2
AW
8
2

12
000
km
(7,500
miles)
or 6
months Multi-purpose grease
-
NGLI
grade
2
EP
(Multi-Mileage Lubricant)

Gearshift
Mechanism
Overdrive
4
AD1
1
36
000
km
(22,500
miles)
or 2
years Multi-purpose grease
-
NGLI
grade
2
EP
(Multi-Purpose Lubricant)
Parking Brake Ratio
Lever
Pivot
AD1 AD
2 AD 4

AW1 AW 8
—

36
000
km
(22,500
miles)
or 2
years
Multi-purpose grease
-
NGLI
grade
2
EP
(Multi-Purpose Lubricant)
Propeller Shaft
U-joint
AW1
AW2

AW 8
3
(1
Piece

rear

P/shaft)
12
000
km
(7,500
miles)
or 6
months
Multi-purpose grease
-
NGLI
grade
2
EP
(Multi-Purpose Lubricant)
Propeller Shaft
Slip
Spline
AD1 AD
2

(2
piece P/shaft)
1

36
000
km
(22,500
miles)
or 2
years. For severe
service,
every
4
800
km
(3,000
miles)
or 3
months. Daily,
if
vehicle is operated in
water
Multi-purpose grease
-
NGLI
grade
2
EP
(Multi-Purpose Lubricant)

Suspension
Ball Joints
AD1 AD
2

4
36
000
km
(22,500
miles) or 2 years
—
every
engine
oil change
for
off-highway operation Multi-purpose grease
-
NGLI
grade
2
EP
(Multi-Mileage Lubricant)
Tie Rod Ball Joints
AD1
AD2

AD4
AW1 AW
2

AW8 4
2

36
000
km
(22,500
miles)
or 2
years

12
000
km
(7,500
miles)
or 6
months. Daily,
if

vehicle is operated in
water
Multi-purpose grease
-
NGLI
grade
2
EP
(Multi-Mileage Lubricant)
NP-241 Transfer
Case
Shift
Lever Pivot
AW1
AW2

AW8
—

As
Required
Multi-purpose grease
-
NGLI
grade
2
EP
(Multi-Purpose Lubricant)

Wheel
Stop
AD1 AD
2
AD4
—
36
000
km
(22,500
miles)
or
as
required
Wax Type Lubricant

Constant
Velocity Joint
(Front
P/shaft)
AW1
AW2

AW8 1

12
000
km
(7,500
miles) Multi-purpose grease
-
NGLI
grade
2
EP
(Multi-Purpose Lubricant)
>

J9000-59

>

CHASSIS LUBRICATION
(CONT'D)

For
heavy
duty
cycle
vehicles
GVW
rating
of 3 856 Kg
(8,501
Sbs.) and
above.
Component
Truck
Models
Fittings
Service
Interval
Lubricant

Center Link
AD2-3
2

39 000 km (24,000 miles) or 2 years Multi-purpose grease -
NGLI
grade 2 EP
(Multi-Mileage Lubricant)

Drag
Link Ball Joints
AW3
2
9
600 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Multi-purpose grease -
NGLI
grade 2 EP
(Multi-Mileage Lubricant)

Constant
Velocity Joint
(Front
P/shaft)
AW3

1

9
600 km (6,000 miles) Multi-purpose grease -
NGLI
grade 2 EP
(Multi-Purpose Lubricant)

P/shaft
U-Joints
AW3

3
9
600 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months. For severe
service,
every
1
600 km (1,000 miles). Daily, if
vehicle is
operated
in
water.
Multi-purpose grease -
NGLI
grade 2 EP
(Multi-Purpose Lubricant)

P/shaft
Slip
Spline
AW3
(135" WB)
1
39
000 km (24,000 miles) or 2 years. For severe
service
every
4 800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months.
Daily, if vehicle is
operated
in
water.
Multi-purpose
grease -
NGLI
grade 2 EP
(Multi-Purpose Lubricant)

Suspension
Ball Joints
AD2-3
4

39
000 km (24,000 miles) Multi-purpose grease -
NGLI
grade 2 EP
(Multi-Mileage Lubricant)
Tie Rod
Ball
Joints
AD2-3

AW2-3
4

2
39
000 km (24,000
miles)
or 2 years

9
600 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months Multi-purpose grease -
NGLI
grade 2 EP
(Multi-Mileage Lubricant)

NP-205
Transfer
Case

Shift
Linkage
AW2-3

—
As
required

Light
Engine Oil

NP-241
Transfer
Case
Shift

Lever
Pivot
AW2

—
As
required

Multi-purpose grease -
NGLI
grade 2 EP
(Multi-Purpose Lubricant)

J9000-60

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
0 - 9 FLUID CAPACITIES

COOLING SYSTEM
QUARTS
LITERS

POWER STEERING PINTS

LITERS

3.9L ENGINE 15.1 14.3
ALL
2.7
1.28

5.2L ENGINE
(2WD)
17.0 16.1

REAR
AXLE
PINTS
LITERS

5.2L ENGINE
(4WD)
16.5 15.6

CHRYSLER
BVa
Inch
(210
mm) 4.4
2.08
5.9L ENGINE
(2WD)
15.5 14.7

CHRYSLER
9Va
Inch
(235
mm) 4.5
2.13
5.9L ENGINE
(4WD)
15.0 14.2
DANA
60 6.0
2.84
5.9L DIESEL ENGINE (MAN.TRANS.) 15.5 14.7
DANA
70 7.0

3.31
5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
(AUTO,
TRANS)
16.5 15.6
FRONT AXLE
PINTS

LITERS

ENGINE
CRANKCASE
QUARTS
LITERS

DANA
44
FBJ 5.6
2.65
3.9L,
5.2L & 5.9
ENGINES 4.0* 3.8*
DANA
60 F
6.5
3.07
5.9L DIESEL ENGINES 12.0*
11.4**

TRANSMISSION-AUTOMATIC

QUARTS
LITERS

FUEL TANK GALLON

LITERS
A
727 (5.9L
ENGINE) 8.4
7.9

STANDARD
3.9L & 5.2L ENGINES 22.0 83.0

A
998 (3.9L
ENGINE) 8.6
8.1
OPTIONAL 3.9L & 5.2L ENGINES 30.0 113.0

A
999 (5.2L
ENGINE) 8.6
8.1
5.9L ENGINE
{G
OR
D)
30.0 113.0

A
518 (5.2L & 5.9L
ENGINES) 10.2
9.6
AD 100
&
AW 100 34.0 128.0

TRANSMISSION-MANUAL
QUARTS
LITERS

TRANSFER
CASE
PINTS
LITERS

NV
4500
4.0
3.8

NP-205
4.5 2.13

GETRAG
360 (5
Speed)
3.5
3.3

NP-241
6.0
2.84
* Add
0.5 qt. or 0.45
liter
when
the oil filter
is
changed

*
*
Add
1 qt. or 0.9
liter
with
oil filter
change STARTING ASSISTANCE (JUMP STARTING)
WARNING:
DO NOT
ATTEMPT
TO
PUSH
OR
TOW
A
VEHICLE
TO
START
THE
ENGINE. UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER CATALYTIC CONVERTER
AND IGNITE AFTER
THE
ENGINE
IS
STARTED.
THIS COULD CAUSE
THE
CONVERTER
TO
OVER­ HEAT AND RUPTURE.

BOOSTER BATTERY

WARNING:
TO
PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY
OR,
DO
NOT
ALLOW BATTERY ACID
TO
CONTACT

EYES,
SKIN
OR
CLOTHING.
DO NOT
LEAN OVER
A

BATTERY WHEN CONNECTING JUMPER
CABLES.

DO
NOT
ALLOW
THE
POSITIVE
AND
NEGATIVE

CABLE
CLAMPS
TO
CONTACT EACH OTHER.
KEEP
OPEN FLAMES
AND
SPARKS
AWAY FROM
THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE VENT HOLES.
AL­
WAYS
WEAR
EYE
PROTECTION WHEN INVOLVED

WITH
VEHICLE BATTERIES.

If it becomes necessary to use a booster battery and
jumper cables to start an engine, use the following procedure.
J9200-86

(1) Engage the parking brake. Shift the automatic
transmission to PARK (if a manual transmission, shift to NEUTRAL).
(2) Turn off all lights, and all other electrical

loads.

(3)
Observe the battery condition indicator (Fig. 5).
If the battery condition indicator is light/bright col­
ored (or yellow), replace the battery. Do not attempt
to jump start an engine when the condition indi­
cator is light/bright colored (or yellow). If the
condition indicator is dark in the center (but without a green dot), proceed with connecting the jumper ca­

bles.

WARNING:
THE
ELECTROLYTE (ACID)
IN A
DIS­
CHARGED
BATTERY
CAN
FREEZE.
DO NOT AT­

TEMPT
TO
JUMP START
AN
ENGINE BEFORE DETERMINING
THE
CONDITION
OF THE
BATTERY
ELECTROLYTE.
THE
BATTERY COULD EXPLODE
AND CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION:
Do not
permit
the
metal
surfaces
on the

vehicles
to
contact.
This
could
establish
ground

(negative)
continuity
between
the
vehicle
bodies.

This
could
cause
the
on-board
computers
to be

damaged.
In
addition
it
could
reduce
the
amount
of

current
flow
through
the
starter
motor.

0-10
LUBRICATION
AND
MAINTENANCE

•

O.K.TO

JUMP
START BATTERY
CONDITION
INDICATOR DO NOT

JUMP
START J9100-26 DARKENED
INDICATOR
WITH
GREEN
DOT
•
LETTERS
Uk-
FLUID
Lt- E:L .

DARKENED
INDICATOR
NO
GREEN
DOT •
BATTERY CHARGE
10'//
• Ft UID
L
EVEl
OK
LIGHT
OR
BRIGHT
INDICATOR

•
RAT-cci,
C
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A
P
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•
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Fig.
5
Battery
Condition indicator
(4) Attach a red jumper cable connector clamp to
the positive (4-) terminal on the booster battery. At­
tach the other red cable connector clamp to the pos­ itive (+) terminal on the discharged battery (Fig. 6).

CAUTION:
Do not
allow
the
positive (
+
)
and
nega­

tive
(-)
cable clamps
to
contact each other.
Do not
lean over
the
battery when connecting
the
cable

clamps.

WARNING:
DO NOT
CONNECT
A
JUMPER CABLE CONNECTOR CLAMP
TO THE
NEGATIVE POST
OF

THE DISCHARGED BATTERY.

(5) Connect a black jumper cable connector clamp
to the negative (-) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other black jumper cable connector
clamp to a good ground source on the engine that is
to be started (Fig. 7).
Verify the engine ground (negative) contact
surface area is free of grease. Make sure there is
a good connection to bare metal. The engine
ground (negative) connection must provide good
electrical continuity.
(6) Start the engine.

WARNING:
THE
USE
OF ANY
JUMPER CABLE
DIS­
CONNECTION PROCEDURE OTHER THAN
THAT
DESCRIBED
BELOW COULD RESULT
IN:
• PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY BATTERY
ACID SQUIRTING FROM THE BATTERY VENTS
• PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAM­
AGE CAUSED BY BATTERY EXPLOSION
• DAMAGE TO THE BOOSTER VEHICLE OR THE
DISABLED VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM. (7) After the engine is started, the jumper cables
must be disconnected in the following order:
• Black (negative) cable connector clamp from the
engine ground contact • Black (negative) cable connector clamp from the
negative terminal (-) on the booster battery
• Red (positive) cable connector clamps from the pos­ itive
(
+ ) terminals on both batteries

BATTERY NEGATIVE
CABLE
TERMINAL POSITIVE
JUMPER
CABLE
BATTERY

J9000-37

Fig.
6 Positive
Jumper
Cable
Connection
ENGINE BATTERY
•GROUND NEGATIVE NEGATIVE
CABLE
-JUMPER
CABLE

BATTERY
J9000-38

Fig.
7
Both
Jumper
Cables
Connected
On
Disabled
Vehicle PORTABLE STARTING UNIT
There are many types of portable starting units
available for starting engines. Follow the manufac­
turer's instructions.

VEHICLE
LIFTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Refer to the Owner's Manual for emergency vehicle
lifting procedures.
FLOOR JACK When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used
to lift a vehicle (Fig. 8). Support the vehicle in the
raised position with jack stands at the front and rear ends of the frame rails.

CAUTION:
Do not
attempt
to lift a
vehicle with
a

floor jack positioned under:

LUBRICATION
AND
MAINTENANCE
0-11

J
DRIVE-ON
HOIST

I
FRAME
CONTACT
HOIST
TWIN
POST
CHASSIS
HOIST

FLOOR
JACK
RROOD30
Fig.
8 Correct Vehicle Lifting
Locations
An axle tube
A body side sill
A steering linkage component
A drive shaft
The engine or transmission oil pan
The fuel tank
• A front suspension arm Use the correct frame rail lifting locations only
(Fig. 8).
HOIST A vehicle can be lifted with:
• A single-post, frame-contact hoist
• A twin-post, chassis hoist
• A ramp-type, drive-on hoist
When a frame-contact type hoist is used, verify
that the lifting pads are positioned properly (Fig. 8).

WARNING:
WHEN
A
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
RE­
QUIRES
THE
REMOVAL
OF
THE
REAR
AXLE,
FUEL

TANK,
OR
SPARE
TIRE,
EITHER:

• PLACE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT ON THE REAR
END OF THE VEHICLE
« ATTACH THE VEHICLE TO THE HOIST
« PLACE JACK STANDS UNDER THE VEHICLE
FOR SUPPORT TO PREVENT TIPPING WHEN
THE CENTER OF BALANCE CHANGES
4WD VEHICLES A standard hoist can be used to lift a 4WD vehicle.
The hoist should be inspected for adequate clearance. The lift arms, pads or ramps should be adjusted to
ensure that there is adequate clearance (Fig. 9).
ADJUSTMENT
PAD

ii 7
MAINTAIN
CLEARANCE
HOIST
ARM

RK44

Fig.
9 Lifting 4WD Vehicle
With
Single-Post
Hoist—
Typical
When a twin-post hoist is used, a 4 x 4 x 12-inch
wood spacer also could be required. Place the wood spacer under the front axle (opposite the differential
housing). This will maintain balance and level lift­ ing.

CAUTION:
The
block
that
is
used must
be
secured in
a
safe manner. This
will
ensure
that
it
will
not un­

balance
the
vehicle.
VEHICLE
TOWING
RECOMMENDATIONS
When it is necessary to tow a Ram Truck, the rec­
ommended method is either:
• the sling-type, rear-end raised towing method; or
• the wheel-lift towing method with a tow dolly lo­
cated under the front wheels. A vehicle with flat-bed hauling equipment can also
be used to transport a disabled vehicle.

SLING-TYPE
FLAT
BED
RR0OD29
Fig.
10 Tow Vehicles
With
Approved
Equipment